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ma

Pronunciation: /ma/ [ma]

Definition

Adverb

  1. Already; just about
  2. More
  3. Now; for now; by now
  4. (With a negative verb) Not yet; not now; (not) any more; (not) any further; (not) again

Etymology

Cognate with standard Japanese もう mou (ibid.).

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Romanizationma
Pronunciation (IPA)/ma/ [ma]

意味:もう

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2024, August 5). ま : ma | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 6, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/6445/ma/.